Maintenance Manager

KD Group (Engineering Contractors); Connacht; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mon–Fri work week with early finish on

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company laptop and phone

Fully expensed company vehicle

Job summary

KD Group is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance division, drive service delivery excellence, and grow recurring revenue across client accounts.

You will oversee maintenance across HVAC and building services, manage small projects from enquiry to close‑out, and nurture strong client partnerships while delivering safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in building services, HVAC, or mechanical maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems (HVAC, ventilation, plumbing) and maintenance planning.
• Proven ability to identify opportunities, win work, and deliver projects.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical and building services.
• Schedule engineers, subcontractors and resources to ensure timely delivery.
• Manage subcontractors and in‑house teams for high‑quality maintenance services.
• Act as main client contact for day‑to‑day service delivery matters.

Skills

Building services

HVAC

Maintenance planning

Client relationships

Commercial awareness

Team leadership

Fault diagnosis

Education

Relevant trade or technical qualification in mechanical/building services

Job description

KD Group is a leading Irish mechanical engineering contractor, established in 2003 and headquartered in Castlebar, Co. Mayo. With a strong reputation for quality, safety, and innovation, KD Group delivers high-performance engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Commercial, Hotel & Leisure, High-End Residential, Public, Industrial, Logistics, Food, Data Centre, and Energy. We are proud to be ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certified and to integrate BIM and off‑site prefabrication into our projects.

At KD Group we provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential. We champion our core values and uphold the highest standards of Safety and Well-being, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Integrity and Excellence in everything we do.

As the company continues to grow, KD Group is expanding its maintenance and facilities management division to support clients with ongoing service, reliability, and operational excellence.

The Role:

The Maintenance Manager will support the continued growth of KD Group’s maintenance division through a combination of client relationship management, technical sales, service delivery oversight, and the delivery of small maintenance‑led projects.

This is a hands‑on role suited to a mechanically biased candidate with strong maintenance and building services experience, who can identify opportunities, develop client accounts, coordinate service delivery, and manage small remedial and upgrade works from enquiry through to completion.

The successful candidate will help grow recurring maintenance revenue, build relationships with existing and new clients, prepare and follow up on quotations, and ensure high‑quality, safe, and commercially sound delivery of maintenance contracts and small project works.

KD Group is a progressive company that always seeks to develop its employees. When you demonstrate aptitude and interest in furthering your career within the organisation, training and promotion will always be available to you.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The main duties and responsibilities of the Maintenance Manager are outlined as follows:

Maintenance Operations & Service Delivery:

• Manage and coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities across mechanical and building services systems, including HVAC, heating, ventilation, plumbing, pumps, plantroom equipment, and associated assets.
• Schedule engineers, subcontractors, and service resources to ensure timely response, efficient delivery, and effective close‑out of maintenance works.
• Manage subcontractors and in‑house teams to deliver high‑quality maintenance services and minor remedial works.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients on day‑to‑day service delivery matters, ensuring a professional, responsive, and solutions‑focused service.
• Review maintenance requirements, identify recurring issues, and propose remedial actions or long‑term solutions to improve system performance and client satisfaction.
• Ensure service records, job sheets, maintenance reports, and close‑out documentation are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review and improve maintenance procedures, reporting, and service delivery systems to support future growth.
• Use maintenance software and mobile systems to manage jobs, service records, quotations, and client updates.
• Provide technical support to clients and the wider team in relation to maintenance issues, fault diagnosis, and system performance.
• Support the development of service standards, reporting templates, and operational procedures to improve consistency and scalability within the division.

Business Development, Small Works & Commercial Management:

• Identify and pursue opportunities for maintenance contracts, service agreements, remedial works, and small upgrade projects.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for maintenance and minor works opportunities.
• Carry out client visits, review meetings, and site surveys to identify client needs, support account development, and generate repeat business.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and supporting documentation for maintenance works and small projects, and actively follow up opportunities through to conversion.
• Maintain a live pipeline of maintenance and small works opportunities and support the achievement of divisional revenue and margin targets.
• Plan, price, and deliver small maintenance‑led projects from initial enquiry and scoping through to execution, handover, and final account close‑out.
• Attend site meetings where required and coordinate with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery of minor works.
• Coordinate procurement of materials, specialist subcontractors, and labour requirements for minor works delivery.
• Monitor contract performance, service levels, job profitability, and client satisfaction, and identify opportunities for improvement and repeat business.
• Ensure variations, additional works, and out‑of‑scope activities are identified, priced, communicated, and recovered in a timely manner.
• Support invoicing, cost tracking, and commercial reporting for maintenance contracts and minor works projects.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the maintenance division by improving systems, strengthening client accounts, and supporting sustainable business growth.

Health, Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure all maintenance and project activities comply with current Health & Safety legislation, company procedures, and client‑specific site requirements.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across all maintenance teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure RAMS, permits, service records, certification, and compliance documentation are in place and properly maintained for all relevant works.
• Carry out site audits, inspections, and spot checks where required, and elevate technical, safety, or commercial risks in a timely manner.
• Support the maintenance division in meeting internal quality standards, statutory obligations, and client compliance expectations.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

The main knowledge, skills and experience of the Maintenance Manager are outlined as follows:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in building services, HVAC, mechanical maintenance, or a similar role within the maintenance or facilities sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems such as HVAC, heat pumps, ventilation, plumbing, pumps, and associated plant.
• Experience in fault finding, maintenance planning, quotations, and coordinating remedial or minor project works.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities, build client relationships, and support the growth of the maintenance division.
• Ability to lead teams, coordinate subcontractors, and manage multiple workstreams.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office and maintenance or service management systems.
• Relevant trade, technical qualification, or equivalent industry experience in mechanical or building services engineering.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and compliance requirements associated with maintenance and small works delivery.
• A practical, client‑facing approach with the ability to win work and see it through to successful delivery.

What we offer you:

The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation.

• Monday to Friday working week finishing early on Fridays.
• 20 days annual leave plus 10 bank holidays.
• Competitive base salary with annual salary reviews.
• A company laptop and phone.
• Fully expensed company vehicle